It depends on in which market and on what kind of product,
the label is found. If the product is marketed in a country, which
has implemented regulations on labeling of organic products and
which has established an effective control system, the label can be
trusted. If there is no regulation on the use of the term "organic"
or similar terms on products, anybody may use the term on their
products without the statement having been verified by a
certification body. Additionally, organic regulations refer to
certain kinds of products of agricultural origin. Hence, if the
statement is used on a product not covered by the organic
regulation (for example a fish product) the term may not be
trusted. It would depend on whether the product had received
certification against for instance private standards on organic
aquaculture.